Pontiac clergy weigh in on proposed ban of public prayer
September 9, 2025
Local religious leaders share their concerns about the CAQ’s plans to ban public prayer across the province this fall.
Local religious leaders share their concerns about the CAQ’s plans to ban public prayer across the province this fall.
The town knew it needed a replacement when the last one, a 1998 model, started leaving grooves in the ice.
The sale of land for the non-payment of municipal taxes will be held Sept. 11 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fort Coulonge.
The Federal Liberal caucus is meeting in Edmonton this week to discuss priorities before Parliament resumes on Monday, Sept. 15. THE EQUITY spoke with Pontiac-Kitigan
This year will mark the 45th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run, which first took place on Sept. 13, 1981, just months after its namesake
This past Friday (Sept. 5), a young lad from the Shawville area donated his recently trimmed mane and a whopping $1,650 cheque to the Children’s
Pontiac’s MNA André Fortin was scheduled for an interview with The Equity regarding the return of the National Assembly, on Sept. 16, however, that start
It’s no secret the local news business is not without its challenges these days. While newspapers across the country are cutting back, outsourcing, or closing
The Bristol Fire Department hosted its annual fireman’s ball at the Jack Graham Community Centre on Saturday evening. In keeping with the brigade’s tradition of
Local religious leaders share their concerns about the CAQ’s plans to ban public prayer across the province this fall.
The town knew it needed a replacement when the last one, a 1998 model, started leaving grooves in the ice.
The sale of land for the non-payment of municipal taxes will be held Sept. 11 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fort Coulonge.
The Federal Liberal caucus is meeting in Edmonton this week to discuss priorities before Parliament resumes on Monday, Sept. 15. THE EQUITY spoke with Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi MP Sophie Chatel as she gears up to return to the House of Commons,
This year will mark the 45th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run, which first took place on Sept. 13, 1981, just months after its namesake passed away from cancer and a little over a year after his famous Marathon of
This past Friday (Sept. 5), a young lad from the Shawville area donated his recently trimmed mane and a whopping $1,650 cheque to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). Five-year-old Irving Rusenstrom is starting kindergarten this year and had
Pontiac’s MNA André Fortin was scheduled for an interview with The Equity regarding the return of the National Assembly, on Sept. 16, however, that start date has been pushed back to Sept. 30 due to a cabinet shuffle by Premier
It’s no secret the local news business is not without its challenges these days. While newspapers across the country are cutting back, outsourcing, or closing altogether, we have been finding ways to invest in our product and delivery methods. Over
The Bristol Fire Department hosted its annual fireman’s ball at the Jack Graham Community Centre on Saturday evening. In keeping with the brigade’s tradition of keeping formalities brief, the evening had almost no pause for presentation or speech and was
Thinking about buying your first home or commercial property? Join the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce and Desjardins for a special event:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/first-house-first-commercial-building-purchase-tickets-1458579704159
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
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Join us as we come together to mark the 45th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope — a powerful legacy that continues to inspire Canadians from coast to coast.
Whether you walk, run, cycle, roll, or push a stroller — everyone is welcome!
TO REGISTER OR DONATE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169
Joignez-vous à nous pour souligner le 45e anniversaire du Marathon de l’Espoir de Terry Fox.
Que vous marchiez, couriez, rouliez à vélo ou en fauteuil, ou poussiez une poussette — tout le monde est bienvenu !
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